Purchasing Representative | $80/hr Remote

Crossing Hurdles is a recruitment firm. We refer top candidates to our partners working with the world’s leading AI research labs to help build and train cutting-edge AI models.

Role:LLM Buyers & Purchasing Agents — Manufacturing

Type: Short-Term Contract (1 Month)

Location: Remote (USA Only)

Rate: $60–$80 per hour

Availability: 20–30 hours per week, with 2 hours overlap with PST timezone

About the Role:

We are seeking experienced Buyers, Procurement Specialists, or Purchasing Agents for a short-term AI project with a leading research lab. You’ll use your procurement and supply chain expertise to help improve AI systems that simulate purchasing workflows, supplier evaluation, and cost optimization processes.

Your input will directly shape how AI models understand sourcing, vendor management, and data-driven procurement decisions in real-world manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and solve real-world procurement and supply chain scenarios to test AI reasoning.
• Develop structured responses covering sourcing, supplier negotiations, and contract management.
• Evaluate AI outputs for accuracy, cost-effectiveness, and strategic alignment.
• Collaborate with AI researchers to enhance model understanding of procurement systems and vendor evaluation.

Skills & Requirements:

• 4 years of experience as a Buyer, Procurement Specialist, or Purchasing Agent.
• Strong knowledge of supplier management, cost analysis, and procurement software (SAP, Oracle, or Coupa).
• Experience with inventory planning, purchasing workflows, and vendor relations.
• Strong English communication and analytical reasoning skills.
• No prior AI experience required — training provided.

Perks of Freelancing:

• Competitive hourly compensation.
• Work on pioneering AI research projects.
• Fully remote and flexible work environment.
• Potential for contract extension based on performance.